Oct 14–14, 2026 550+ B2B Attendees
Stateline Manufacturing Expo 2026
Precision Machining & Tooling • Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center (Rockford, IL)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center (1 Major Shows Mapped)
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stateline Manufacturing Expo Rockford B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-10-14 – 2026-10-14 | 550+ B2B Attendees | Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In |
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12-Month Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
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Rockford Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Lawrence J. Morrissey Rockford Conference Center offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Rockford is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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